D.Talks is an ongoing series of panel discussions presenting practical information about current trends and hot topics in the world of design and business. Our goal is to foster robust dialog and critical thinking, so crowd participation is an integral part of each event.

Most designers focus on producing excellent creative work, yet there is very little support for developing an equally excellent career path in design.

Join AIGA SF as we discuss the special planning needed to develop your personal design career arc. We’ll provide an overview followed by an expert-led discussion specific to each of these key transitions in a designer’s career:

• Starting your design career

• Transitioning from production to design
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• Transitioning from designer to art director
• Becoming a Creative Director
• Transitioning from print to web
• Transitioning from web design to web development

• Setting up your own design practice

• Going freelance



Networking: 6:30 PM
Discussion: 7:00 PM

Moderator and Host:
Josh Levine Director of Strategy
Great Monday
For over a decade brand strategist Josh Levine has helped local and global organizations engage customers and empower employees. Today his agency Great Monday designs employer brand programs for business leaders passionate about building cultures to deliver more powerful customer experiences.

Josh holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Factors from Tufts University and a degree in Graphic Design from the Academy of Art University. He regularly speaks, writes, and leads workshops about the intersection of brand and business.

Identity by Shawn Rosenberger, Thermostat

If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact AIGA SF at aiga@aigasf.org or 415-626-6008. For reasonable assistance accommodations to be provided, please RSVP for the event and notify us at least five business days in advance. If we do not receive timely notification of your reasonable request, we may not be able to make the necessary arrangements by the time of the event.
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